Sex and grilling

I’m glad you stopped by.  I think it’s time we had a little chat about something.  I notice you’ve been cooking and experimenting in the kitchen more, which is great.  It is so normal for you to be exploring and I am here to support you no matter what.  But there’s a lot of information […]

Cinnamon “nachos” with fresh fruit salsa recipe

It was tense around here on Super Bowl Sunday as my husband’s Steelers were getting walloped by the Packers.  Nevermind that I had just laid out a fresh batch of baked chips and guacamole, no one was really hungry…except me, of course.  As everyone watched in agony as the Packers’ Nick Collins returned an interception […]

Avocado, jicama and mango salad recipe

Mexico is close to Southern California, right?  They share a border for goodness sake.  Dare I say Mexico is almost local?  Well, this is convincing I do with myself during April and May.  Why? Because it’s mango season in Mexico and I am MAD for mangos.  Yes, we grow mangos in Southern California, but the […]

Mexican Black Beans | Pamela Salzman

Mexican black beans from scratch recipe

When I am coming up with a menu for entertaining mixed company, e.g. kids and adults or carnivores and vegans, I steer most often towards Mexican food.  It is always a crowd pleaser, easy to prepare and I can very often employ a topping bar of sorts.  It is no surprise to me that my […]

Asparagus salad with feta, walnuts and mint vinaigrette recipe

  A great salad is part perfectly fresh and delicious ingredients and part winner dressing.  And the simpler the better.  But salad monogamy is not something I believe in.  There shouldn’t be exclusivity with salad combinations and dressings.  A good vinaigrette should be able to play the field.  And let me tell you, the mint […]